General: Powerful right-hander who adds valuable depth to the Black & Gold pitching staff... Above-average fastball with devastating curveball that keeps hitters off-balance.

Prior to VCU: Three-sport athlete at Grafton, former high school of teammate Justin Wright... Starred on both the gridion, the diamond and the wrestling mat for the Clippers... Helped Grafton capture the 2006 Bay Rivers District Championship... Led the squad in innings pitched in both his junior and season seasons, compiling a 2.30 ERA and picking up nine wins... Earned All-District honors during his junior and senior seasons... Tallied 101 strikeouts in his final two seasons, averaging over a strikeout per inning.

Personal: Son of John Pelchy and Vicky Wheeler... Born on September 26, 1989... Major is undecided.